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The Mayor and City Council shall hear public comment for the purpose of considering a Section 5311 Transit Program grant application (Mid-Cycle FY18-19-20 Adjustment) from the Federal Transit Administration, through the Arizona Department of Transportation, that will be used to continue operations of the City Of Maricopa Express Transit system. Interested persons or agencies shall be heard with respect to social, economic, and environmental aspects of the project. Interested persons may submit oral or written evidence and recommendations with respect to the project.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
This agenda item is for the public hearing only. The request for City Council approval to apply for the Section 5311 FY18-19-20 Mid-Cycle Adjustment will be presented at a subsequent City Council meeting. The exact date of the request to apply is uncertain at this time because the federal government shutdown delayed the ADOT/City Budget discussions.
As a requirement of this grant application (adjustment), the City of Maricopa is required to hold a public meeting and seek public comment on the grant application for transit services in the community. Additionally, letters are sent to current service providers in the Maricopa area for support or protest.
This item is presented by Acting Development Services Director Kazi Haque and David R. Maestas, Transportation Policy Manager.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Mayor and Council hear public comment for the purpose of considering a Section 5311 Rural Transportation Program grant from the Federal Transit Administration through the Arizona Department of Transportation.